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Bare Act

The Haryana Cattle Fairs Act, 1970

General197013 sections

This Act establishes a legal framework for organizing cattle fairs throughout the state of Haryana. It requires anyone holding such a gathering to obtain a license from the Director of Animal Husbandry to ensure they comply with specific regulations. The law empowers authorities to cancel or suspend these licenses due to violations and creates a separate fund specifically for the development of animal husbandry. It sets penalties of up to six months in prison or fines for those who operate fairs without proper authorization, ensuring organized and legal trade.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Cattle fairs to be held under licence
  4. 4. Power to cancel or suspend licence
  5. 5. Appeals
  6. 6. Power to exempt
  7. 7. Cattle fair fund
  8. 8. Penalty for contravention
  9. 9. Offences by companies
  10. 10. Cognizance of offences
  11. 11. Protection of action taken in good faith
  12. 12. Power to make rules
  13. 13. Repeal and saving

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